Supplier Development Manager (m/f)

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Supplier Development Manager (f/m) to join the Supplier Development Department based in Toulouse, France.

This role shapes the future of Space Systems supply‑base, driving operational excellence at supplier sites.

Responsibilities

• Improve and develop supplier performance by providing expert support at supplier sites, covering end‑to‑end processes and using continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop the Supply Chain to the appropriate maturity level to support suppliers and ensure OQOTOC performance.
• Identify supplier weaknesses, capabilities, capacities, areas of improvement and development to improve supply chain maturity and robustness.
• Prepare mission statements and establish relevant objectives, targets and CID action plans with supply‑chain stakeholders.
• Perform industrial maturity or capacity assessments.
• Drive the implementation of supply‑chain continuous improvement methodologies (LEAN, 6 Sigma, problem solving, knowledge sharing, …) and tools (indicators, process controls, test means, …) at supplier sites.
• Manage and report regularly on action plans and development plan achievements.
• Support the supply‑chain operation team with recovery plans on critical issues to ensure supplier performance targets are achieved.
• Contribute to anticipating recurring supplier quality issues and initiating preventive measures.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Procurement, Engineering, Quality or Manufacturing activities.
• Experience in assessments or audits.
• Knowledge of APQP standards such as Statistical Process Control, control plans and PFMEA, capability studies, measurement system analysis.
• Basics of APICS, production and inventory management.
• 6 Sigma and process improvement methodology experience, 8D/9S/PPS/DMAIC; Black Belt or Shaining accreditation highly appreciated.
• Statistical data analysis skills (comparative methods, hypothesis testing, Design of Experiments).
• Strong communication skills, including active listening, empathy, negotiation and influencing.
• Knowledge of procurement IT tools is a benefit.
• Excellent relationship‑building, team‑building, empowerment, motivation and conflict management skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

This position requires a security clearance or will require eligibility for clearance by the recognized authorities.

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